Central Missouri and Colorado State University Pueblo have extended their nonconference football series through 2028. The Mules will host the Thunderwolves in the 2027 opener, then travel to Pueblo for the 2028 season opener.

By the Numbers
  • 2027 and 2028: Seasons covered by the extension.
  • Aug. 26, 2027: Central Missouri hosts CSU Pueblo in Warrensburg.
  • Aug. 24, 2028: The teams open the season in Pueblo.
  • All-time series began in 1983.
  • CSU Pueblo won the teams’ last two meetings, 29-24 in 2025 and 44-25 in 2026.
Yes, But

The series offers Central Missouri a challenging nonconference test, but CSU Pueblo has won both recent matchups and enters this season unbeaten.

State of Play
  • Central Missouri is 5-2 and ranked No. 7 in NCAA Division II Super Region 4’s latest NPI.
  • CSU Pueblo is 7-0 and ranked No. 2.
  • The Mules are coming off a 49-43 Homecoming win over Washburn.
What's Next

Central Missouri is scheduled to play at Emporia State on Oct. 24. The renewed series resumes with the 2027 season opener in Warrensburg.

Bottom Line

The extension locks in two high-profile season openers—and gives the Mules another chance to measure themselves against one of Division II’s top programs.